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Control Devices

The following products are produced by the York Electronics Centre (YEC) at The University of York. They provide the means to control MIDI sound using a variety of sensors including untrasound beams and pressure pads.

The whole system is controlled from a versatile hardware device called the MIDIcreator. There are many different sensors that can be used with the MIDIcreator. The sensors are sold separately.

Details of these products can be found below.
Further information can also be found on the YEC website.

The new MIDIcreator

This includes:

Two of the SmartCards are pre-programmed with socket configurations. One is blank for you to program using the intuitive Windows software. It includes scales, chords, note sequences, MIDI controllers, digital outputs...

The MIDIcreator + has a built in audio card with stereo audio line output.

MIDIcreator: £325.00 + VAT

MIDIcreator +: £375.00 + VAT

MIDIgesture

An ultrasound beam detects the gesture of a hand or someone moving near by. Reaches up to 3 metres but range can be set to 1,2 or 3 metres.

The proportional output plugs into the MIDIcreator. One unit can be powered from the MIDIcreator.

MIDIgesture: £195.00 + VAT

MIDIsensor

Designed to detect the slightest movement. Create a sound without touching anything. Will detect a finger, arm, leg or head movement over a range of 100mm. The capacitance sensor has a proportional output and is powered from the MIDIcreator.

MIDIsensor: £59.00 + VAT

MIDIblock

A single marimba/xylophone wooden block which generates a switched sound when struck. A number can be assembled for a keyboard. Powered from MIDIcreator.

MIDIblock: £29.00 + VAT

MIDIcushion

A foam filled cushion giving a signal varying with pressure or "squashability". Supplied with a black plastic bag as an inner sleve suitable for fitting into a home crafted cushion cover of any material (not supplied). Powered from MIDIcreator.

MIDIcushion: £59.00 + VAT

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